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Rock / Alternative / Progressive

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One of the more noteworthy Oklahoma-based, independent rock stories of the year, Ethol Red still strives for more. While touring, recording, rehearing, and interviewing, the band had a record label find them. Astral Records/Dead Famous signed a non-exclusive management deal with Ethol Red, resulting in two compilation albums and the digital distribution of their debut album, Amalgam. So with digital sales the highest they have ever been for Ethol Red, they decided to go back under the knife and start recording a sophomore album. We are a boutique record label that only promotes and signs focused and quality artists. I see Ethol Red taking the next step and becoming a household name within the next year - Mike Puskas (Astral Records). Brothers Travis Bryant and Spencer Bryant formed the band in mid 2005, and immediately began to search for other musicians that had the same passion as they did. They stumbled upon Oren Lever within weeks of starting the band, and began to write furiously. They had close to twenty songs recorded on home equipment and practiced four to six hours a day. But one thing was missing, a passionate, and identifiable vocalists. Someone that could not only fit into what they were doing, but also elevate the vibe they were creating. In comes Jeremy Tooman. Jeremy came to practice and made his mark by writing and bringing his own unique feel. The Trio at the time never asked for anyone else, nor thought of anyone else that better fit the role. After Jeremys first appearance and delivery the trio knew they had formed something special. They now had four guys that could make a difference in the alternative rock scene. This quartet was now called Ethol Red. Their goal was simple at first. Make a powerful and emotional record and establish their selves in the local music scene. After months of recording, re-recording, and practicing they released their twelve-song debut album Amalgam, which undoubtedly helped them achieve their goal. With there new EP Flies in Ink they are ready to take a new journey in the music world. Ethol Red has completed many goals they put before them this last year and a half, but those goals are small compared to what they have in mind for themselves. With no weak links or egos to stand in their way, Ethol Red takes pride in writing their own music and allowing each member to bring their unique elements to every song.